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Title: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 18, 2010, 22:34:45 Ok so noticed tonight that one of my headlights is out but the sidelight is working. Other than being an annoying and dangerous cunt, if I left it to the weekend to replace am I likely to get done by OB if they see it? Do they still issue a notice to fix defects or will it potentially incur points?
Apart from more snow, car problems are the last thing I need this week. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, January 18, 2010, 22:39:08 Technically illegal, but if the sidelight's still working then a copper might be more lenient.
Think it's just a fixed penalty notice. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Sippo on Monday, January 18, 2010, 22:39:15 If you get caught you may get a ticket all depends what mood they're in. You can always just say you didn't know.
I'm sure its just a notice no points or fine, but have 7 days to rectify. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Samdy Gray on Monday, January 18, 2010, 22:40:45 Yeo, just checked and it is non-endorseable:
Quote What’s a fixed penalty notice (FPN)? If you’ve committed a minor traffic offence, like not wearing a seatbelt or driving with a broken headlight, the police may issue you with a one-off fine called a fixed penalty notice. Non-endorsable offences - meaning those which don’t result in points on your licence - usually incur a fine of £30. Fines for endorsable offences like speeding are usually £60, although there may be some exceptions. More serious offences such as driving without insurance can incur fines of up to £200. Police do not have the power to make you pay fines on the spot. If you feel a penalty notice is unjust, you can choose not to pay the fine and argue your case in court. If you do pay the fine, you won’t be prosecuted and no record of your offence will be kept. Recipients have 28 days to pay the fixed penalty or request a hearing otherwise the fine will increase by 50%. You’ll be reported for prosecution if you fail to pay a fixed penalty for an offence detected by an automatic camera within 28 days. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/powers/road-traffic/index.html Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Chubbs on Monday, January 18, 2010, 22:41:42 hif the coppers not too much of a cock they'll just tell you to get it sorted.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, January 18, 2010, 22:48:51 That's what i was gonna say. Plead ignorance, flash 'em your tits and you normally get told to sort it. I've got a producer every time as well.
Like Chubbs says though, it all depends on whether or not they're a cock, which the police, on the whole, generally seem to be these days. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 18, 2010, 23:08:34 Hmmm looking into it you get a fine or have to submit the vehicle for an inspection under the VDRN scheme. Is that right?
The more I think about it, the more I realise people with one light out do my head in. Think I will just turn up late and explain why. At least it's a 5 minute job to change them. Unfortunate thing is that the shop doesn't open until 8am. Meh. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: 4D on Monday, January 18, 2010, 23:15:04 Can you not change it yourself Si?
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: axs on Monday, January 18, 2010, 23:15:48 Think he needs to buy one first.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 18, 2010, 23:18:46 What axs said. I don't have any spare bulbs.
Hence the 5 minute job remark :) Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: 4D on Monday, January 18, 2010, 23:20:24 What axs said. I don't have any spare bulbs. Hence the 5 minute job remark :) Oh. Couldn't you pick one up at a nearby petrol station? I suppose it depends on what car you have ??? Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, January 18, 2010, 23:26:26 Do they sell them at petrol stations? I didn't really think of that
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 00:24:52 Just make sure you put the new one in the right way up.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 09:31:48 Just make sure you put the new one in the right way up. that reminds me of the time i changed Whits car bulb on the way back from Doncaster (still one of the best away nights ever). i thought i did a good job in my half cut hazy vision. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 09:58:27 Kinda decided I couldn't be arsed to go to Cardiff today because it was a lot of messing around for a Tuesday morning. Anyway the bulbs I want aren't in until 1pm so they made my decision for me. Already had one pissed off email from the director in Cardiff. Whoops.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 11:53:18 i remember once trying to change a light bulb in the middle of the night, ended up having to use a mirror to beam some light from the working one.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: nevillew on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 12:41:38 i remember once trying to change a light bulb in the middle of the night, ended up having to use a mirror to beam some light from the working one. Lucky you had that powder compact handy, Chubbs. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 12:54:53 On a slightly related question, just noticed my insurance statement says my car was manufactured in 1996, when it was actually 1999. All other details are correct.
On a scale of 1 to very bad, how bad is this? Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:09:16 Could've been manufactured in '96 but not registered until '99.
Check your V5 (logbook), think it has both dates on there. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:19:39 It doesn't have a logbook :(
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:24:28 It doesn't have a logbook :( oh dear. now that is bad Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:40:08 Are you sure the car is registered to you then?
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:42:15 I jolly well hope so. The man at the garage gave me part of a slip and said he'd send the rest to the DVLA.
I checkd on DVLA website, was manufactured in 99. £46 more on the quote!! Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:43:11 i think a phone call to the DVLA as a matter of urgency is a must
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:47:35 If he sent it off, you would've/should've received the V5 in the post. It will have all your car and personal details on it.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: herthab on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:51:47 It's probably a cut 'n' shut.
Fucking death-trap. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 13:59:32 Three weeks for the DVLA to send anything isn't it? Thats what it was for my driving license. If i don't hear owt by monday i'll give 'em a buzz
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Ginginho on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 14:02:21 It doesn't have a logbook :( It's the V5 document you need with your registration details on. Never quite understood why it's called a logbook when it's not a book. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Barry Scott on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 14:08:44 No, same as. I used to think a logbook was the service history book. And the logbook was just the v5 or registration doc.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: magicroundabout on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 14:12:30 personally i wouldn't wait till monday.
when me and the Mrs brought the old MG the guy said he'd post it off etc. 2 weeks later phoned DVLA and he hadn't posted it so none of my details were there. 2 weeks after that i wrote the car off but luckily i'd already phoned them and sent off my little slip i was given otherwise insurance etc was all invalid Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 14:22:47 I have a v5c/2
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 14:25:34 Quote The person selling the vehicle must complete section 6 'new keeper or new name/new address details' of the V5C. Both you and the seller need to sign the declaration in section 8. It is the responsibility of the person selling the vehicle to send it in to DVLA. They should then hand you the V5C/2 green section appropriately filled in. The DVLA must be notified as soon as the vehicle changes hands. nowt to fear Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Samdy Gray on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 16:08:11 Dave, phone DVLA and ask them to confirm what year their records show the car was manufactured. If they say 1999 then it's your insurance company that have fudged up.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Talk Talk on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 22:58:59 It's the V5 document you need with your registration details on. Never quite understood why it's called a logbook when it's not a book. It used to be. It was a green fold up book that had details entered manually. [url width=800 height=602]http://volvo1800pictures.com/a_S_67_1/67_79_id_1087_green_logbook_1.jpg[/url] I've still got the original one for my old Matchless motorbike. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: 4D on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 23:47:30 i remember once trying to change a light bulb in the middle of the night, ended up having to use a mirror to beam some light from the working one. So you carry a mirror in the car but not a torch? Unless you don't carry either, and ripped off the rear view mirror instead? Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 00:06:07 Seb's an emo. He probably has a mirror for his make up.
I can safely say that since I no longer have emo hair. Although after watching Hollyoaks the other day I realise I've copied Newt again. Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: 4D on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 00:09:49 Sorry Si, I don't know what any of that means....must be my age :-[
Is an emo a modern day goth? Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 00:55:50 Yeah but really emotional.
Title: Re: One headlight out Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, 06:04:25 Dave, phone DVLA and ask them to confirm what year their records show the car was manufactured. If they say 1999 then it's your insurance company that have fudged up. I've already paid it all again. It was the actual quote upgrade i had to pay for, not admin expenses. As the policy was probably voided somehow otherwise i doubt i had much choice |